東
Kanji · N5
東 / east
Kanji for east.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | トウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ひがし | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
東 carries the meaning east.
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Common compounds with 東
東京都とうきょうとTokyo Metropolis / Tokyo metropolitan area
東京弁とうきょうべんTokyo dialect / Tokyo accent
東芝とうしばToshiba Corporation
中東ちゅうとうMiddle East
東亜とうあEast Asia / the Orient
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